Creating a Transition Matrix

Open the Transition Matrices overview window by selecting Factory > Transition > Matrices.
Click New to create a new record.
Assign the matrix a unique code.
Select a matrix type.
Click OK.
The Transition Matrix Entry window is displayed.
Enter a description in the entry window.
Enter a value for idle time to specify the minimum period required between two batches for the resource to be considered idle.

Note: It is best to enter idle time only if necessarily (> 0). It can have severe performance penalties for the Solver, especially when utility/enabling claim on changeover or setup is present.
Add up to a maximum of 1000 changeover criteria by using the Add button.

Note: Remove any unwanted entries by using the Remove button. The value NONE cannot be deleted.

A new row and column appear in the matrix.
You can change the criterion names/row labels by double-clicking in the cell(s). This also changes the column label to match.
Edit the changeover times in minutes by double-clicking the relevant cell(s).

Note: It is also possible to copy and paste data in the matrix, to and from spreadsheets, for example.

Note: To sort the criteria, click the table and click the Sort button.
Click OK to save the matrix and close the window.